The entire process of applying for a Shop Registration Licence can be completed through the internet for the state of West Bengal. Certain supporting documents have to be scanned and uploaded as well, but there are arrangements made for these.
The most significant function of Labour Commissionerate under the Department of Labour, Government of West Bengal, is to implement the West Bengal Shops and Establishments Act, 1963. Furthermore, they are responsible for the framing of the rules, and the implementation of these rules, in the notified areas of the State of West Bengal.
There are provisions made that require individuals to mandatorily register their Shops and Establishments, issue appointment letters to employees, pay wages to employees along with leave, holidays, and specific working hours. There are additional rules about the opening and closing hours of the business and the recovery of unpaid or illegally deducted wages.
People are allowed to apply for this Act through the online portal. Furthermore, they can also use the online portal to coordinate other requirements with the Labour Department. The website allows them to incorporate changes to their form, download the applications for winding up, upload their legacy data and so on. Furthermore, the processing, online tracking, delivery of Registration certificate, and multiple similar tasks of the application process can also be handled through this portal.
When it comes to new registrations, the applicants have to submit
* The application form
* The owners proof of identification, which can be either the Aadhaar Card or Voter ID
* Proof of Occupancy, which can be either the municipality tax bill or Rent Bill
All supporting documents have to be uploaded on the website in the PDF format. Additionally, the establishment should be uploading a list of all of the employees working in the establishment. The management has to keep updating this list as and when there are changes to their company.
The name of shop or establishment, postal address and exact location, and the nature of business should match the trade license and the memorandum of understanding, article of association, partnership deed. If there are any changes, they should be addressed and corrected accordingly.
In case of the loss of the registration certificate, there is a procedure that should be followed to
apply for a new one. There are a list of documents to be submitted and a duplication shops
establishment licence application form that needs to be handled in as well.
* Form F
* Copy of receipt of requisite fees as specified in the rate chart, paid through the GRIPS
Portal under the correct head of account
* GDE lodged at the Police Station
* Form E
* Original Registration Certificate
* Documents regarding the surrender of Trade Licence
For the people who are not tech-savvy, some guidelines have been uploaded on the website. These rules are to provide them with the information needed to upload their documents and forms without facing any issues or struggles.